Fellow kitters,are wind range charts misleading?what do you guys look for in a wind range graph?what information do you think is critical?do you think companies lie in their accuracy?what would you like to see?

Some kite websites actually post dud wind forcasts 'as in 15+ knots' at the end of their 7 day graphs - just to get more hits for their sponsors and keep you checking... I always take a large medium and small kite wherever so unless it goes to glass, i got it covered..

I think most companies aren't out to mislead their customers. They would be would stupid to do so since the customers will then have a different experience. Kind of like 2-4 mph claims of riding type stuff.

Manufacturers do a decent job trying to estimate their kites full wind range, but most consumers with less than a few kites under their belt will put all kinds of stock into those little graphs. I'm sure many will agonize over the difference of a single knot in stated wind ranges and let it sway a purchase decision without having actually tried either option! Thats just a problem with kiters, not manufacturers.

The number of factors and inter rider variability means a best guess is all that can be provided. I think they keep it simple and do a decent job of trying to narrow down the basics of 75 kg and "average" TT.

You have to assume ideal flat water conditions for bottom end and steady winds for top end.

Seen through the filter of my fun criteria and board choices, I can pretty much count on the published low end to be where I start on a surfboard, and a couple knots up from that before I consider a twintip. Top end ranges get even more subjective as you can hold kites into crazy air if you have to, but there are seriously diminishing returns on the fun unless its simply massive boost your after.

Some kite websites actually post dud wind forcasts 'as in 15+ knots' at the end of their 7 day graphs - just to get more hits for their sponsors and keep you checking... I always take a large medium and small kite wherever so unless it goes to glass, i got it covered..

Guys, thanks for taking you time to respond!For all the kitters that have lots of years under the harness, chosing a kite is no problem.What i wanted to know is the specific information you would like to see?I understand that variables are enourmous but can we créate a standart?what is the ideal wind graph range? please set examples company wise.

Guys, thanks for taking you time to respond!For all the kitters that have lots of years under the harness, chosing a kite is no problem.What i wanted to know is the specific information you would like to see?I understand that variables are enourmous but can we créate a standart?what is the ideal wind graph range? please set examples company wise.

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